-By Dr Ray & Rev Jean Kadkhodaian Day Date Idea: Scuppernong Trail & the Holi Cannoli A great way to spend the day together being active, enjoying the outside and ending the day with a great place to have dinner, will take you just over the border near Eagle,...

Punch Bowl Social Review If you ever want to unwind and go out for some beer, good food and recreation, you’ve got to try this fancy dining place in Schaumburg. Quick bite after a late night of working, Jean and I decided to stop in at Punch Bowl Social in Schaumburg....

Bluegrass Restaurant Review Are you looking for a great restaurant for date night? Try Bluegrass in Highland Park: 1) make a reservation, 2) definitely say hello to Louis at the bar (he will take excellent care of you), 3) bluegrass martini and french martini and the...

John Muir Trail Thoughts – by Ray Kadkhodaian It has taken me this long to process everything that has happened with this journey and the impact it has had on me and it just seems fitting to close out 2016 with my thoughts about our hiking journey this past year. Make...